Software Architect

Blanc Labs

Senior Software Architect at Blanc Labs leading design and evolution of cloud-native applications. Focused on modernizing monolithic applications and collaborating across teams for software development.

Posted 7/23/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing scalable software architectures and modernizing legacy systems into cloud-native microservices. Proficient in leading technical teams, implementing best practices, and ensuring operational excellence in software development.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkMicroservices ArchitectureAWS Cloud SolutionsAsynchronous Communication

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring BootLaravelReactMicroservicesRESTful APIsKafkaAmazon SQSRelational DatabasesNoSQL Databases

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSDockerKubernetesTerraformCloudFormationNew RelicCloudWatchGrafanaPrometheusDebezium

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native ApplicationsEvent-Driven ArchitectureAgileScrumContinuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerDynamoDBEC2GrafanaJavaKafkaKubernetesLaravelMicroservicesMySQLNoSQLPHPPrometheusReactRedisSpringSpring BootSpringBootTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and evolve scalable software architectures for enterprise applications
Lead the modernization of legacy monolithic systems into cloud-native microservices using patterns such as Strangler Fig, Change Data Capture (CDC), and event-driven architectures
Develop production-ready software using Java (Spring Boot), Laravel (PHP), and React
Design RESTful APIs and asynchronous integrations using Kafka and Amazon SQS
Define service boundaries, data ownership, and communication strategies across distributed systems
Architect and implement cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and cost efficiency
Participate actively in coding, design reviews, and technical implementation
Perform code reviews and promote engineering best practices across development teams
Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive long-term improvements
Collaborate with DevOps teams on deployment strategies, monitoring, and operational excellence
Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership throughout the software development lifecycle
Drive continuous improvements in architecture, development processes, and system observability

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience designing and developing enterprise software solutions
Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
Professional experience developing applications with Laravel (PHP) and React
Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices
Extensive experience designing distributed systems and cloud-native applications
Strong understanding of architectural patterns, including Microservices, Modular Monoliths, Strangler Fig, CDC, Event-Driven Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and RESTful APIs
Experience implementing asynchronous communication using Kafka and/or Amazon SQS
Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, Amazon RDS, and Amazon DynamoDB
Experience with Debezium or other CDC technologies
Solid understanding of software design patterns (GoF) and architectural best practices
Experience with AWS services, including ECS, EC2, DynamoDB, SQS, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Systems Manager Parameter Store
Experience troubleshooting complex production environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
Experience modernizing large-scale monolithic applications
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of observability tools such as New Relic, CloudWatch, Grafana, or Prometheus
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation)
Familiarity with Redis or distributed caching solutions
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accommodations within reason due to a disability or medical need are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.